Have you been missing live music the last few months? Well, then you’re in luck! The Moab Backyard Theater in downtown Moab, was among the first live music venues to reopen in the entire USA, hosting a lineup of local acts Tuesday through Thursday.

Once a person develops symptoms of COVID-19, it has likely already been days since they started unknowingly spreading the virus. As such, local health officials want to expand testing locally for the coronavirus.

Arches and Canyonlands national parks will partially reopen to the public at the end of the month, according to a spokesperson for the parks, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health authorities.

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First game is Aug. 16

The Grand County High School football team will begin practice Monday, July 29 at 7 p.m., according to coach Dennis Wells.

The team, which competed for the championship last fall, will host its first game at home Aug. 16 against Morgan. Wells is encouraging more players to join the team. “We have a good core of returning athletes, but we need players. If you’re considering coming out for football, please do!”

The Red Devil gridders competed for the state title last year with 50 fewer players than their opponent. But Wells is still hoping to increase depth in the team. “Come be part of Red Devil football!” he said.